AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

The key to becoming a successful personal trainer is having passion for what you do and continuing to work toward setting yourself apart from others in your field. This is often accomplished by the means of your personal level of expertise, professionalism and knowledge of the health and fitness industry. In simpler terms, you must […]

Motivational interviewing is a powerful tool to support clients in being active leaders of their own health and wellness journey. 

Childhood nutrition has always been important, but in an age of fast food, obesity, malnutrition, and changing disease patterns, it’s more crucial than ever to make sure that kids and teens stay on track with healthy eating.

 Becoming a Master Level Nutrition Consultant requires more than just knowledge—you must have a passion for nutrition, a desire to help others, and a drive toward reaching a new level of professional success.

Although email marketing yields higher sales conversion rates, social media still plays an integral role in both your sales funnel and your brand presence as a nutritional professional. The great news is that you do not have to stress about finding content. We have you all set here with ten different types of social media […]

For children to grow up healthy and active, it’s important that they develop these habits early. One of the best ways to support that effort is by establishing a youth fitness program at your local gym or fitness studio. By providing the tools, skills and experience needed in order to lead a physically active lifestyle, you can help make […]

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published November 2014 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Are you passionate about physical fitness, training and motivating athletes to excel and improve their performance? Do you already have knowledge and expertise from participating in sports throughout your life? As a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, […]

Specializing in nutrition consulting as a career can be hugely rewarding, and many professionals find that they can mix financial success with personal satisfaction. Helping people refine or overhaul their eating habits has a significant impact that goes beyond simple meal plans—as a nutrition counselor, you have the ability to change lives.

Starting your own online nutrition business might be a little intimidating at first, but with the right plan in place, it’s very achievable. As a certified nutrition professional, you’re already an ace at paying attention to the details of helping your clients reach their goals. Just take those skills and bring them over to your […]

Becoming an online personal trainer can feel daunting as a beginner. Especially when the competition in the industry is growing at a rapid rate. Fortunately, any thriving business can pinpoint their success down to a few core principles. We’ve come up with 22 powerful fundamentals that can guarantee you turn your personal training hobby into a lucrative […]